2023 Hyundai Palisade Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 21 airbag complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, 5% of its 398 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 26,000 miles. A related recall (26V034000) covers third-row side curtain airbags that may deploy improperly in a crash, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
- Airbags complaints
- 21
- 5% of 398
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 26,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Third-row side curtain airbags are flagged in recall 26V034000 for potentially deploying improperly during a crash, including rollovers.
- Owners report waiting on the dealer for repair parts tied to the airbag recall, with no remedy available at the time of filing.
- Some owners describe a passenger airbag warning light staying illuminated, showing the passenger airbag as deactivated even when the seat is occupied and belted.
- Several complaints link the airbag recall to a related seat belt recall (25V607000), reporting seat belts unbuckling or becoming inoperable on the same vehicle.
- Owners express concern about transporting children in the third row while the airbag defect remains unresolved.
When 2023 Hyundai Palisade airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 12, 2023, latest Aug 31, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade
- NHTSA 26V034000Jan 22, 2026Airbags568,576 vehicles
Air bags:side/window:curtain
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk: Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.
Airbags complaints by Palisade model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does the 2023 Hyundai Palisade have?
- NHTSA lists 21 airbag-related complaints for the 2023 Palisade, making up 5% of the 398 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?
- Yes. Recall 26V034000 covers 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles because third-row side curtain airbags may deploy improperly in a crash. Hyundai's remedy involves installing a protective film over the rear window and removing padding as needed.
- At what mileage do airbag problems show up on the 2023 Palisade?
- The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 26,000 miles.
- Have the airbag issues caused any crashes or injuries?
- No. NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
- Is the airbag recall fix available yet?
- Multiple owners reported that as of their filing dates, dealers had not yet received parts to complete the airbag recall repair.